Patents Assigned to Colder Products Company
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Publication number: 20090284007Abstract: A coupling apparatus having coupling body with a mechanical latch assembly. The mechanical latch assembly includes a modified latch plate. The latch plate defines a main portion having a top end and a bottom end and includes an annular aperture disposed between the top and bottom ends. A lever portion is disposed proximate the top end. The lever portion enables the latch plate to move within a coupling body, so as to operate the mechanical latch assembly in a released position and a latched position. A raised edge is disposed about a portion of the annular aperture. The raised edge is disposed proximate the bottom end and extends radially inward of the inner edge defined by the annular aperture. A pin opening is disposed proximate the bottom end opposite of the lever portion. The pin opening is positioned radially outward from the annular aperture, and defines a separate enclosed edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: Colder Products CompanyInventor: Mark F. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20090188575Abstract: An example coupling device includes a main body with a fluid passage therethrough, a first end with an opening. A receptacle member is positioned within the main body about the fluid passage, the receptacle member being sized to receive a portion of a mating coupling device that is inserted through the opening in the first end. A deformable seal member is positioned within the receptacle member, the seal member including a primary sealing surface and a secondary sealing surface to provide fluid tight seals with the mating coupling device, the primary sealing surface being positioned to engage an end of the mating coupling device, and the secondary sealing surface being positioned in a perpendicular orientation with respect to the primary sealing surface to engage a side surface of the mating coupling device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2009Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: COLDER PRODUCTS COMPANYInventors: Randall Scott Williams, Patrick Thomas Gerst, Grant Armin Wilhelm, James Mark Hanson
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Patent number: 7562906Abstract: A coupling apparatus having coupling body with a mechanical latch assembly. The mechanical latch assembly includes a modified latch plate. The latch plate defines a main portion having a top end and a bottom end and includes an annular aperture disposed between the top and bottom ends. A lever portion is disposed proximate the top end. The lever portion enables the latch plate to move within a coupling body, so as to operate the mechanical latch assembly in a released position and a latched position. A raised edge is disposed about a portion of the annular aperture. The raised edge is disposed proximate the bottom end and extends radially inward of the inner edge defined by the annular aperture. A pin opening is disposed proximate the bottom end opposite of the lever portion. The pin opening is positioned radially outward from the annular aperture, and defines a separate enclosed edge.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2007Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventor: Mark F. Schmidt
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Patent number: 7547047Abstract: A coupler device for fluid transport that includes a body with an outer sidewall. The body defines a slot disposed proximate one end, and extends in a direction transverse to and through the outer sidewall. A latch assembly is connected with the body. The latch assembly includes at least one outer member being disposed on the outer surface of the body, and is externally exposed of the body. The inner member is connected with an inner member being disposed through the slot. A soft overmold portion is formed over the outer sidewall of the body. The overmold portion includes a shroud portion that extends outward from the outer sidewall, and partially covers the outer member of the latch assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2003Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventors: Charles Peter deCler, Grant Armin Wilhelm
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Patent number: 7546857Abstract: A container insert having at least two primary pieces, wherein one of the pieces includes keying features that may be replaceable with other pieces having different keying features. A related single piece container insert includes multiple keying features formed on the interior and exterior surfaces of the container insert. A related coupling assembly includes a venting system that vents a fluid into the container after a valve in the coupling assembly, which is positioned in the container contents flow path, has been opened.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2005Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventors: Richard Chadbourne, Thomas Anthony Braun, Charles Peter deCler, Brian J. Blenkush
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Patent number: 7488446Abstract: A disposable connector apparatus designed for one time use in a bioprocessing assembly, and a method for coupling a piece of bioprocessing equipment to a media source in a sterilized environment. The connector apparatus includes a telescoping valve formation with an actuation incorporating a one way lock mechanism that cannot be disconnected.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2004Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventors: David W. Meyer, Joseph M. Whall
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Patent number: 7469472Abstract: A coupler device for fluid transport that includes a body with an outer sidewall. The body defines a slot disposed proximate one end, and extends in a direction transverse to and through the outer sidewall. A latch assembly is connected with the body. The latch assembly includes at least one outer member being disposed on the outer surface of the body, and is externally exposed of the body. The inner member is connected with an inner member being disposed through the slot. A soft overmold portion is formed over the outer sidewall of the body. The overmold portion includes a shroud portion that extends outward from the outer sidewall, and partially covers the outer member of the latch assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2006Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventors: Charles Peter deCler, Grant Armin Wilhelm
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Patent number: 7434842Abstract: A coupling apparatus having coupling body with a mechanical latch assembly. The mechanical latch assembly includes a modified latch plate. The latch plate defines a main portion having a top end and a bottom end and includes an annular aperture disposed between the top and bottom ends. A lever portion is disposed proximate the top end. The lever portion enables the latch plate to move within a coupling body, so as to operate the mechanical latch assembly in a released position and a latched position. A raised edge is disposed about a portion of the annular aperture. The raised edge is disposed proximate the bottom end and extends radially inward of the inner edge defined by the annular aperture. A pin opening is disposed proximate the bottom end opposite of the lever portion. The pin opening is positioned radially outward from the annular aperture, and defines a separate enclosed edge.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2004Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventor: Mark F. Schmidt
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Patent number: 7394375Abstract: A coupler can include a main body including a first end and a second end, and a flow passage between the first and second ends to allow fluid flow therethrough. The coupler can also include a frame member, and a radio frequency identification tag coupled to the frame member. The frame member is configured to be molded into the main body so that the radio frequency identification tag is incorporated into the main body.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2005Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventor: Robert K. Johnson
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Patent number: 7352771Abstract: A data collision detection device that includes a means for de-modulating at least one carrier signal corresponding to a received modulated subcarrier signal from at least one data transmitter to recover the subcarrier signal from the carrier signal. A microcontroller is operatively connected with the means for recovering a subcarrier signal. The microcontroller includes a means for decoding a recovered subcarrier signal. The means for decoding the recovered subcarrier signal is capable of interpreting signal transitions in the recovered subcarrier signal, and is capable of detecting data collisions in the recovered subcarrier signal when in the presence of a plurality of modulated subcarrier signals.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2003Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventor: Richard Stewart Garber
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Publication number: 20080061553Abstract: A coupling apparatus having coupling body with a mechanical latch assembly. The mechanical latch assembly includes a modified latch plate. The latch plate defines a main portion having a top end and a bottom end and includes an annular aperture disposed between the top and bottom ends. A lever portion is disposed proximate the top end. The lever portion enables the latch plate to move within a coupling body, so as to operate the mechanical latch assembly in a released position and a latched position. A raised edge is disposed about a portion of the annular aperture. The raised edge is disposed proximate the bottom end and extends radially inward of the inner edge defined by the annular aperture. A pin opening is disposed proximate the bottom end opposite of the lever portion. The pin opening is positioned radially outward from the annular aperture, and defines a separate enclosed edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Applicant: COLDER PRODUCTS COMPANYInventor: Mark Schmidt
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Publication number: 20070209716Abstract: A coupling device includes a main body defining a fluid flow passage, and a valve member moveable between an unconnected state and a connected state. The coupling device also includes a magnet coupled to the valve member, and a sensor coupled to the main body, the sensor being configured to sense a change in a magnetic flux of the magnet as the valve member moves between the unconnected state and the connected state to determine a connection state of the coupling device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2007Publication date: September 13, 2007Applicant: Colder Products CompanyInventor: William John Rankin
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Publication number: 20070025811Abstract: A coupling assembly includes a body and an insert. The insert is introduced into the body to create fluid tight connection therebetween. Overmold seals can be formed in both the body and the insert. In addition, overmold joints can be formed to attach various components of the coupling assembly. A recessed sealing surface on the insert can be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2006Publication date: February 1, 2007Applicant: Colder Products CompanyInventor: Grant Wilhelm
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Patent number: 7163022Abstract: A connector apparatus designed for use in a bioprocessing assembly, and a method for coupling a piece of bioprocessing equipment to a media source in a sterilized environment. The connector apparatus includes a coupler including an end and at least one outlet, and a connector valve connectable at a first end to a fluid source, the connector valve including a valve member, the valve member being partially disposed within the coupler. The connector apparatus further includes a flow passage being actuatable from a closed configuration to an open configuration when the coupler and the connector valve are engaged, as well as being actuatable from an open configuration to a closed configuration. A clip member attached to the coupler allows the valve member to be moved from the closed configuration to the open configuration, and from the open configuration to the closed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2006Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventor: Joseph M. Whall
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Publication number: 20060231137Abstract: A connector apparatus designed for use in a bioprocessing assembly, and a method for coupling a piece of bioprocessing equipment to a media source in a sterilized environment. The connector apparatus includes a coupler including an end and at least one outlet, and a connector valve connectable at a first end to a fluid source, the connector valve including a valve member, the valve member being partially disposed within the coupler. The connector apparatus further includes a flow passage being actuatable from a closed configuration to an open configuration when the coupler and the connector valve are engaged, as well as being actuatable from an open configuration to a closed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2006Publication date: October 19, 2006Applicant: Colder Products CompanyInventor: Joseph Whall
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Publication number: 20060207345Abstract: An assembly for estimating consumption of a fluid includes a coupling device enabling fluid flow, a carrier assembly slidingly coupled to the coupling device, a biasing mechanism positioned between the coupling device and the carrier assembly, and a displacement sensing mechanism including a sensor coupled to one of the coupling device and the carrier assembly, and a magnet coupled to the other of the coupling device and the carrier assembly. The displacement sensing mechanism is configured to sense a displacement of the magnet relative to the sensor due to coupling of a fluid source to the coupling device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2006Publication date: September 21, 2006Applicant: Colder Products CompanyInventor: William Rankin
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Publication number: 20060196556Abstract: A poppet valve member includes a main body, and a cover portion disposed at the first end of the valve member. The cover portion is removable from the main body, the cover portion including a first seal disposed about an outer perimeter of the cover portion. The valve member includes a head portion disposed proximate the first end and behind the cover portion, the head portion including a second seal disposed about an outer perimeter defined by the head portion. A webbing portion is disposed between the cover portion and the head portion, the webbing portion including a fault structure to enable the cover portion to be removed from the main body and broken off from the head portion. The main body is formed of a molded material, and the first and second seals are formed of an overmold material molded onto the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2006Publication date: September 7, 2006Applicant: Colder Products CompanyInventor: Robert Johnson
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Patent number: 7080665Abstract: A connector apparatus designed for use in a bioprocessing assembly, and a method for coupling a piece of bioprocessing equipment to a media source in a sterilized environment. The connector apparatus includes a coupler including an end and at least one outlet, and a connector valve connectable at a first end to a fluid source, the connector valve including a valve member, the valve member being partially disposed within the coupler. The connector apparatus further includes a flow passage being actuatable from a closed configuration to an open configuration when the coupler and the connector valve are engaged, as well as being actuatable from an open configuration to a closed configuration. A clip member attached to the coupler allows the valve member to be moved from the closed configuration to the open configuration, and from the open configuration to the closed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2004Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventor: Joseph M. Whall
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Publication number: 20060138704Abstract: A coupler device for fluid transport that includes a body with an outer sidewall. The body defines a slot disposed proximate one end, and extends in a direction transverse to and through the outer sidewall. A latch assembly is connected with the body. The latch assembly includes at least one outer member being disposed on the outer surface of the body, and is externally exposed of the body. The inner member is connected with an inner member being disposed through the slot. A soft overmold portion is formed over the outer sidewall of the body. The overmold portion includes a shroud portion that extends outward from the outer sidewall, and partially covers the outer member of the latch assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2006Publication date: June 29, 2006Applicant: Colder Products CompanyInventors: Charles deCler, Grant Wilhelm
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Patent number: D602128Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2009Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventors: Randall Scott Williams, Patrick Thomas Gerst, Grant Armin Wilhelm, James Mark Hanson